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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,731.94, 311,519.90 and 135,070.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,731.94, 311,519.90 and 135,070.54 is: 186,403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,731.94 : 311,519.90 = 135,070.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,731.94/311,519.90 = 135,070.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,731.94x = 311,519.90 × 135,070.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,731.94x = 42,077,161,113.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,077,161,113.75/225,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,403.22

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